Date:  Fri, 1 Aug 1997 17:18:23 -0400
From:  Evan Morris <words1[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]WORD-DETECTIVE.COM>
Subject: "Surcee"; "Surcey"; "Surcy"

I know that this was discussed briefly (and inconclusively) here a while
back. Does anyone have any more info on what this word might be? I think
this question may be the next "gry" virus in the making -- this is the
third query I've had in the last two weeks.

Thanks,
Evan Morris


>From: brendelw <brendelw[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]hoffman-emh1.army.mil>
>To: "'questions[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]word-detective.com'" <questions[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]word-detective.com>
>Subject: "Surcee"; "Surcey"; "Surcy"
>Date: Fri, 01 Aug 97 12:20:00 E
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>Dear Sir:
>
>I am attempting to find the origin and the definition of the word
>"surcee", however it might be spelled.
>
>I believe the word to be a colloquialism meaning a "surprise gift". I
>have heard the word used by individuals from the Carolinas and was told
>by one person that they saw a Boutique type shop in Atlanta, GA. named
>"The Surcee".
>
>I was referred to your site by the good research folks at FINDOUT.com who
>were unable to locate any reference to the word in their no more than 15
>minute search.
>
>Can you help?
>
>Thank you
>
>